left stranded
Example Sentences
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The wicketkeeper batter was left stranded on 93, but his knock proved the glue that held Sri Lanka's innings together after the top order wobbled against England's spin.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The stars of Netflix fantasy drama The Witcher have revealed they were left stranded on a boat on a north Wales lake when "19th Century bombs" were found nearby.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
With the European Union's mounting efforts to curb migration, many people are left stranded in Libya while dreaming of a better life.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
He glossed over criticisms that pre-deployed fire engines were inadequate, evacuation alerts were delayed and elderly and disabled residents were left stranded.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
They had been left stranded in the forest—this very forest—when one day a herd of long-horned goats wandered into their camp.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
